It's a pleasure to follow the director, Lynn Hamrick, through this very personal film about the Japanese chef, Hiroji Obayashi and his family. The film spans years, from when Hiro owned a bustling restaurant in L.A. to when he retired in the northwest. It's an ideal doc for food lovers and anyone looking for a story with heart.
7 Reviews
Comfort food for the eyes
brooklynoptimist16 September 2019
I saw this documentary at the Asian American Latino Film Festival in New York City and was delighted by the warmth and sensitivity of both its subjects and its storytelling. This movie is not just about a great culinary artist and the restaurant where he dazzled L.A. foodies with his craft, it is a moving exploration of how we should conduct our lives and relate to our families.
American Immigrant Experience
mesandell-8221922 October 2019
HIRO'S TABLE is such a beautiful film-a respectful, intimate, emotionally authentic portrait of a lovely man and his family. Director Lynn Hamrick went beyond Hiro's obvious culinary genius to reveal a philosophy-maybe even a moral code-that shapes and informs the experience of eating the food he prepares. A deeper experience that his patrons are surely aware of, even if they can't specifically articulate it. I came away from the screening loving him and his family and Lynn for bringing his story to the screen. HIRO'S TABLE is a story about the American immigrant experience-the risks, perseverance, happy accidents, losses and successes of a humble man, the dream that fueled his achievements, and the family that believed in him. A real gem. Bravo!
Singular focus
cpcooks-990-43504014 August 2019
The story of an artist, passionate chef, and his bedrock wife. Their restaurant and family sagas moved me to tears both times I watched it. The spectacular highs of success, the inevitable valleys, so human, and the food, god the food!
A True Gem
lolabright14 January 2020
Throughout this beautifully intimate film thrums the spirit of what makes us human, what unites us. At this time in our country, finding this gem was a comfort in remembering how sweet life can be. Watching Hiro prepare his meals is a five-sensory pleasure. Love this film!
Inspiring Story about a Family in the US
janakibrooks23 February 2020
The story of Hiro's Table is so inspiring. It's about a family in Los Angeles and shows their hard work and consistent effort to serve food at their restaurant of the highest quality and still be prosperous. It shows how they work over a period of time and the changes they go through.
Rich and moving
mfgoetsch27 October 2019
I've enjoyed this film twice and it is richer with each viewing. It has great depth and is moving and sensitive when exploring the Obayashi family saga. Seeing it the second time when it was presented by the 90 year-old Japanese American Citizen's League of Oregon was especially moving. So many layers of meaning for this current time.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
